Applications Invited for the Climate School Postdoctoral Research Program

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About the Organization

Launched in 2020, the Columbia Climate School is taking bold action on the climate crisis and related sustainability challenges. The Climate School’s vision is a healthy planet that enables just and prosperous societies to thrive.

The intellectual scope of the Climate School is broad. It is driven by the interwoven needs for societies to reduce the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and to equitably and justly cope with climate change.

About the Fellowship

Through the Climate School Postdoctoral Research program, Columbia University’s Climate School supports the scholarship needed to tackle climate change and its related global challenges. The Climate School works to offer solutions through transdisciplinary research, partnerships, education, innovative technology, building knowledge, and the sharing of ideas.

The Climate School Postdoctoral Research program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better understanding of critical scientific and social issues in Climate as well as in global sustainable development. Climate School Postdoctoral Researchers will join multidisciplinary teams of outstanding, committed scientists to advance our scientific understanding of these challenges and develop practical responses to address them.

Successful postdoctoral candidates are matched with Principal Investigators and mentors from across the Climate School, including the  Climate School’s research centers and programs, the Lamont-Doherty’s Earth Observatory, Columbia University Medical Center, and other affiliated schools and departments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have received their doctoral degrees (Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.) within three years prior to the start of the appointment. All doctoral requirements must be fulfilled and the degree awarded before the start of the appointment. People holding current positions with rank above post-doctoral scientist are not eligible for appointment under university rules. Those holding current post-doc positions should contact our office to determine eligibility. The program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 by 5pm Eastern Time

To apply to the program candidates must submit the following documents:

• Online Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Brief Personal History
• Research Proposal
• 3 Recommendation Letters

In addition to submitting the application and proposal, applicants are encouraged to contact their desired multidisciplinary mentoring team, i.e. two or more senior faculty members or research scientists/scholars at Columbia University with whom they would like to work during their appointment. Please note that an endorsement from a faculty member or researcher does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

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